UW Pediatrics

12/30/2025

Dr. Maida Chen's research and awareness of a novel treatment for spinal muscular atrophy helped change the outlook for Emma. Diagnosed at 8 months old, she was one of the first children to receive the new drug and is now thriving in the third grade.

Emma, a third-grader with big plans for her future, received a groundbreaking treatment at just the right time.

12/20/2025

Dr. Robert Sidbury, a gifted clinician, brilliant researcher and selfless leader, passed away unexpectedly in July. He served as Division Head of Dermatology for over 16 years. To honor his legacy, the Division of Pediatric Dermatology has established the Dr. Robert Sidbury Endowment.

Interested in contributing? Visit bit.ly/3ME8nT4

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Catherine Karr, featured in the UW School of Public Health’s Top 10 Public Health Stories of 2025 for her impactful work on environmental health and children. bit.ly/4s64k1M

12/09/2025

Drs. Danny E. Miller and Alexandra C. Keefe are starting a new study to explore potential genetic causes of sudden and unexplained deaths in children. Link in bio
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11/15/2025

Seattle Children’s is ranked among the Top 10 children’s hospitals in the U.S. and #1 in Washington. Thank you to the 450+ UW Pediatrics faculty whose exceptional care made this distinction possible. bit.ly/48c0vjI

11/04/2025

A new JAMA Summit report, chaired by Dr. Frederick Rivara from UW Pediatrics, presents a roadmap to reduce firearm violence by 2040. bit.ly/47CbIZl

10/23/2025

Huge congratulations to Dr. Jason Deen for being honored with the 2025 UWSOM Minority Faculty Mentoring Award! bit.ly/3WWG045

10/14/2025

Dr. Jim Jarvis joined community and academic leaders to discuss the impact of rheumatic diseases in Indigenous communities and the importance of improving care through collaboration and research. bit.ly/4nQEw7z

10/07/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Reya Mokiao, named the 2025–2028 Dr. Patricia L. Dawson Endowed Faculty Fellow for her outstanding contributions to the community and her dedication to advancing health equity through research. bit.ly/3IxIyT1

10/04/2025

Meet Dr. Elena Griego, a Clinical Associate Professor at UW Pediatrics. Her journey emphasizes the importance of representation in healthcare. Through mentoring Latinx professionals, Dr. Griego showcases how diverse voices enrich education and patient care. bit.ly/488Jvvl

09/26/2025

Congratulations! Dr. Elizabeth Dawson-Hahn is joining the 2025-2026 Obama Foundation Leaders program! Dr. Dawson-Hahn will connect with 100 changemakers to enhance leadership skills and drive community impact. bit.ly/4nOOeXu

09/25/2025

This , we’re celebrating Dr. Terri Laguna Professor of Pediatrics & Head of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine! Read about her journey, mentorship, and impact in academic medicine bit.ly/46AQtH3